Chapter 68
Linda couldn’t believe how easily idem had taken benna at her wont
“At this cafe, if Sterns pointed the finger at me, Aiden would believe her withmit a second thought, Dean’t let this go on any) Senna, no matter what Linda thought. Amber would make the perfect prem‘
Linda fired her intense gare on Amber and said, “Amber, you’ve met Len. Do you really think he and those men could have hurt your dad?
“Sienna’s making baseless accusations without any proof. How heartbreaking Amber, do you honestly believe those uncles would ever hærm y Esther?”
Amber didn’t catch her meaning and blurted out. “Didn’t we just say they’re the prime spects? They left the company but wanted when that didn’t work, they played dirty. He despicabile”
Linda’s face turned ashen, the smile in her eyes vanishing in an instant. She shot Amber a vicious
Amber was startled by Linda’s vicious glare and instinctively ducked behind Sienna
Snacast any glance at Linda before deliberately shifting her are to Aiden. “Dad, if you doubt my words, you can go and invest yourself. They deliberately chose that spot because there were no surveillance cameras.
“I had to conduct door–to–door inquiries before I finally uncovered the truth. Ms. Lambert, perhaps you should focus on gathering evidence.”
Linda sputtered, still trying to defend herself.
Aiden roared, “Shut up. Linda, do I have to die before you’ll believe me? If it weren’t for you, those good–for–nothing scumbags would never have gotten into the company.
Linda was seething with silent fury. She thought furiously. “I
“I’m absolutely certain it wasn’t those people, but I can’t prove it. Damn that Sanna.”
Amber’s eyes widened in shock again as Aiden lashed out at Linda.
Ever since Linda married Aiden, Alden had believed whatever she said without question, and the two of them always put on a picture–perfect loving couple act.
Amber had always thought Aiden was blindly devoted to Linda. Shenever expected this to happen.
Sienna said, “Dad, since you’re ill, you should rest well I’ve arranged some entertainment for you. Performers will come to your room this evening to put on a show!
Aiden’s face lit up with delight, his whole demeanor instantly brightening as a warm smile spread across his face. “How thoughtful of you, Sienna,” he said.
Linda glared after Sienna and Aiden as they walked away, her eyes blaring with venomous jealousy and hatred.
She clenched her teeth, fists so tight her nails dug paidfully into her palms. Only the sharp sting brought her back to reality
Aiden glanced at her with clear disdain in his eyes. You should leave too. There are caregivers here. I don’t need you to take care of me.”
Linda went pale with panic, her voice frantic “Aiden, what did I do wrong? I’ll change, I promise. Please don’t send me away.”
Aiden was already seething with anger after realizing that the people who beat him up were most likely Linda’s relativ affected act only added fuel to the fire
“Get out,” Aiden snapped, his voice seething with anger. “I don’t want to see your face. Get the hell out of here right now.”
Ing her put on this pitiful,
Linda’s heart skipped a beat as a wave of dread washed over her. Before she could protest, the caregivers at the door yanked her out of the room.
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Linda struggled and snapped, “Who the hell are you? What do you think you’re doing? Let go any idea who I am?”
Linda glared at those young, beautiful careers. Sienna heed them on purpose
How dare you lay
vands on me? Do you hav
The only reason Linda kept rushing to the hospital to take care of Aiden was due to the caregivers Sienna hired,
“What is Sienna playing all Every caregiver the hired is young and energetic, with sexy waiths, long legs, awess skin, and tunning look wondered. It instantly put her on high alert
Though middle–aged, Aiden possessed an incomparably handsome face, chiseled yet refined, so striking that it made people easily overtook his age
“Ms. Lambert, we’re here at Miss Hart’s request to care for her father. Mr. Hart has just said he doesn’t want you here, so we must ask you to leave i one of them said
Linda struggled violently and roared, “How dare you. Who do you think you are?”
Aiden didn’t lift a finger to stop them, just letting the caregivers drag Linda away. Her mind was always stuck on the same petty schemes. He was long since fed up
Vivian was invited to a company dinner, where Richard Wood personally offered her a toast. Flattered and slightly flustered, she quickly nice to her feet.
“Mr. Wood, I
I was just doing my job, Vivian said modestly
Richard chuckled warmly and said, “Vivian, our company wouldn’t be where it is today without you. You’re truly our lucky star.”
“Oh, Mr. Wood, really, I can’t take the credit. The company’s success is all thanks to your leadership and everyone’s hard work, Wian said
Anya sat quietly to the side, seeing right through it all but keeping her thoughts to herself.
This little company only caught the eye of SIE Corporation because of Vivian, she mused. “It’s no exaggeration to say they’ve shot straight to How could they not treat Vivian with the utmost respect?
Today, after Vivian secured a new partnership, Richard threw a celebratory dinner in her honor.
pout to the restroom
said, “Excuse me, you guys keep drinking. I’ll just step out
Anya said,
Richard would never let anyone mess with Vivian, and Anys felt reassured.
“Mr. Wood, long time no see. What a surprise to find you dining here as well. Come, let’s have a drink. A potbellied man approached with a drinkin hand, slung his arm around Richard’s shoulders, and burst out laughing
“Peter, it’s been a while. Join me for a drink,” fac
Richard smiled
Peter Zimmer’s eyes immediately zeroed in on Vivian. “Talk about things falling right into my lap, he thought, licking his lips. The woman he’d been lusting after for days was standing right here.
Peter, emboldened by alcohol, sidled up to Vivian and placed his meaty hand heavily on her shoulder.
“You’re Vivian, right? Fancy meeting you here again Peter slurred, leaning in closer. “Im-”
Before he could finish, Vivian slapped Peter’s hand away from her shoulder with such force that he recoiled in p
Peter winced and pulled his hand back. ‘Damn,she’s got some strength. A real spitfire–I like that, he thought, a lecherous grin spreading across
“Peter, please keep your distance,” Vivian warned.
Peter leaned in with a smirk and said, “Mus Hart, let’s get acquainted. We’re all in the same business circle, always good to expand one’s network, right? I’m Peter, Come on, let’s shake hands.”
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Vivian’s usually sweet and gentle face hardmed into an icy másk
about to refurs.
ne you want to discuss, just talk to mi
Richard stepped between them and deliberately shook Peter’s hand. “Peter, if there’s friends. No need to trouble my stall”
“That old lecher, Richard fumed inwardly, how dare he lay eyes on my golden goose) daking to die, not men watching where you’re
Peter’s face clouded over, Richard, you idiot–cant even read the room, he cursed medly. “She’s just some her from me?
Peter leered at Vivian and said, “You’re right. department is she in?”
Wood. We’re old Biends. Is this lovely lady one of your employees? She seems quite capable. Which
Richard smiled and said, “Vivian is our most valuable asset, Peter. Don’t even think about poaching her. She’s our key player”
Peter couldn’t believe Richard was this stubborn, completely impenetrable.
Peter pulled Richard aside, leering at Vivian a few times. In a suggestive tone, he said, “Mr. Wood, didn’t you always want to work with our company?
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